Merkel backs female president as IG Metall strike looms

Former Chancellor Merkel publicly advocates for a female German president, injecting a gender-equality angle into the upcoming presidential selection. Concurrently, IG Metall has initiated warning strikes after pay negotiations collapsed, signaling labor unrest in Germany's industrial sector. The political statement is symbolic but may influence coalition dynamics, while the strikes could disrupt production and weigh on growth.

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